# Mussels with tomato and garlic (from Alessandras Food is Love)

Video: [Mussels Fra Diavolo - Mussels Marinara Recipe - How to make mussels in tomato sauce.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0) by [Alessandras Food is Love](https://www.youtube.com/@alessandrasfoodislove).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.28 per serving, ~$9.84 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.72* per serving (84%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs mussels
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 chili peppers chili peppers
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 28 ounces san marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt

## Steps

1. [1:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=63s) Inspect the mussels, discard any that are open or cracked, rinse them, and remove the beards.
2. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=147s) Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
3. [3:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=184s) Add peeled garlic cloves and crushed hot chili peppers to the hot oil.
4. [4:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=243s) Cut fresh parsley into the pan using kitchen shears.
5. [4:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=255s) Pour white wine into the pan and let it sizzle.
6. [4:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=269s) Crush San Marzano peeled tomatoes by hand and add them into the pan gradually.
7. [6:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=379s) Reduce the heat to medium and stir the tomato sauce.
8. [6:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=386s) Add salt to the simmering tomato sauce.
9. [6:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=392s) Add cleaned mussels into the pan with the sauce and turn the heat to high.
10. [7:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=433s) Cover the pan with a lid and cook while occasionally shaking the pan.
11. [8:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=480s) Remove the lid and check that the mussels have opened.
12. [8:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=501s) Transfer cooked mussels to a serving bowl.
13. [8:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMSl6rLfZ0&t=511s) Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with bread.

## Equipment

- saute pan
- glass bowls
- kitchen shears
- wooden spatula
- skimmer spoon

## What the video didn't say

- exact heat settings on stove dial
- brand of wine

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